Pepper Jack Broccoli Casserole
Dive into creamy, cheesy comfort with this Pepper Jack Broccoli Casserole—a perfect blend of spice, texture, and wholesome goodness. Blanched broccoli florets are smothered in a luscious pepper jack cheese sauce, made rich and velvety with cream cheese and a hint of garlic and onion seasoning. This casserole is crowned with a crisp, golden breadcrumb topping infused with parmesan and olive oil, balancing the gooey interior with a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an effortless side dish or vegetarian main course that’s sure to impress. Whether for a holiday feast or a family dinner, this broccoli casserole delivers bold flavor and creamy indulgence in every bite. Keywords: pepper jack broccoli casserole, cheesy broccoli casserole, easy broccoli side dish, vegetarian casserole recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the shredded pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and the cheese is melted.
Place the blanched broccoli florets into the greased baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the broccoli.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Sprinkle this mixture over the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 157.8 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.0 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 4332 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.5 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 98.1 g | 196% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 2606 mg | 200% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 898 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
